undescended
adjective
un·de·scend·ed
ˌən-di-ˈsen-dəd 
: retained within the inguinal region rather than descending into the scrotum
an undescended testis
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Phthalates have been linked with reproductive problems, such as genital malformations and undescended testes in baby boys and lower sperm counts and testosterone levels in adult males.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Studies suggest that around 10% of infertile men have a history of an undescended testicle.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
This is a condition where a male infant is born with one testis or both testes undescended.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 9 Oct. 2024
Found in shampoo, makeup, perfume and children’s toys as well as food containers, phthalates have been linked with genital malformations and undescended testes in baby boys and lower sperm counts and testosterone levels in adult males.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
As a result, the panthers often suffer from misshapen tails, heart defects, undescended testicles and joint disease.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 3 Aug. 2023
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Studies suggest that around 10% of infertile men have a history of an undescended testicle.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
This is a condition where a male infant is born with one testis or both testes undescended.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 9 Oct. 2024
Found in shampoo, makeup, perfume and children’s toys as well as food containers, phthalates have been linked with genital malformations and undescended testes in baby boys and lower sperm counts and testosterone levels in adult males.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
As a result, the panthers often suffer from misshapen tails, heart defects, undescended testicles and joint disease.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 3 Aug. 2023
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undescended
adjective
un·de·scend·ed
ˌən-di-ˈsen-dəd
: retained within the iliac region rather than descending into the scrotum
an undescended testis
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